1903 The Works of Henry Fielding

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Original Binding, Publishers' Original Binding

Complete in twelve volumes. Each volume is illustrated with a frontispiece. Written by Henry Fielding, an English novelist, irony writer, and dramatist known for humour and satire. With an introduction by Gustavus Howard Maynadier, an American Medieval and Arthurian literature scholar, educator, and author. This set includes: The History of The Adventures of Joseph Andrews and of his Friend Mr. Abraham Adams, in two volumes. A "comic epic poem in prose", this novel tells of a good-natured footman's adventures on the road home from London with his friend and mentor, the absent-minded parson Abraham Adams. The History of Tom Jones a Foundling, in four volumes. A highly organised Bildungsroman and picaresque novel, following the wealthy Squire Allworthy and his sister Bridget as they are introduced in their estate in Somerset. Amelia, in three volumes. A sentimental novel following the life of Amelia and Captain William Booth after they are married, containing many allusions to classical literature. The Life of Mr. Jonathan Wild The Great, in one volume. A satiric account of the life of London underworld boss Jonathan Wild, written as an experiment in the various narrative genres that were popular at the time. Miscellaneous Writings, in two volumes. A collection of works, containing The Author's Farce, The Tragedy of Tragedies, and An Essay on Conversation, amongst others.